Health

Office for National Statistics data show healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined; men's healthy life begins to fall at 60.7 years and women's at 60.9 years.

Danone reported 4.7% like-for-like sales growth in the fourth quarter and forecast 3–5% sales growth for the year; the company said the current financial effects of infant formula recalls are not material and that an impact assessment will be completed after the recalls finish.

Actor Eric Dane died Feb. 19, about a year after his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis; medical sources report many people with ALS live about three to five years after diagnosis, though outcomes can vary.

Authorities say a 29-year-old man allegedly shot and killed 67-year-old Caltech researcher Carl Grillmair outside a home in Llano; the suspect was charged and his bail set at $2 million.

Experts say brief exposure to morning sunlight — about five to fifteen minutes soon after waking — can help regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle, and Banner Health recommends natural light within 30 to 60 minutes of waking.

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse said he has metastatic stage-four pancreatic cancer and spoke about faith, family and how the diagnosis has reshaped his priorities in an interview published on Sola Media's YouTube page.

The article lists nine fast-food menu items that are relatively high in fiber, with examples from Taco Bell, Chipotle, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway, and Five Guys. Selections were identified using fiber per 1,000 calories from chain nutrition information and social media feedback.

King Charles attended Tolu Coker's Fall-Winter 2026 show at London Fashion Week and sat front row on a gold cushion; he arrived about 25 minutes late.

Two recent studies report that COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy was associated with lower odds of preeclampsia—especially with a booster—and found no increased risk of miscarriage before 20 weeks among recipients of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will not enforce a rule that rated disabilities based on how veterans function while medicated, and Secretary Doug Collins announced the agency will continue to collect public comments on the proposal.

The FDA reversed an earlier refusal and agreed to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based influenza vaccine, with a target decision date of Aug. 5.

Federal and state legal actions have accelerated after recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule; the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked a court for a preliminary injunction that could affect the ACIP meeting set for Feb. 25–26.

The World Health Organization announced Libya has officially eliminated trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness, and is the 28th country to do so; Libya's Ministry of Health prioritized elimination from 2017 with WHO technical support.

Sleep banking means extending sleep by about 60–90 minutes for several nights before an important event to build a reserve that reduces performance loss after a poor night.

Researchers sequenced tumor and healthy tissue from almost 500 pet cats across five countries and identified shared genetic changes, including frequent alterations in FBXW7 and PIK3CA, that resemble mutations seen in human breast cancer.

A Northwestern study found that finishing the last meal three hours before bedtime—creating a 13–16 hour overnight fast—was associated with modest reductions in nighttime blood pressure and heart rate and improved daytime blood-sugar control after about 7½ weeks.

A North Carolina woman says her dog’s unusual behavior led her to find a painful lump that was diagnosed as triple‑negative breast cancer; she received treatment and now has no sign of disease.

A phase IIa randomized trial reported that a single intravenous dose of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) produced significant reductions in depressive symptoms within one to two weeks in adults with moderate to severe depression, with benefits persisting for months in some participants.

Researchers developed a model using plasma p‑tau217 that estimated the age of Alzheimer's symptom onset to within three to four years in a study of 603 older adults, and they released the model code and a web tool for exploration.

Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are returning to the bargaining table as their strike enters its sixth week. The talks center on staffing levels and follow an arbitrator award of nearly $400,000 to pediatric ICU nurses over chronic staffing issues.

Amber Glenn sought professional treatment for severe depression in the mid-2010s, returned to competitive skating in 2016, later won U.S. national titles and competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Amber Glenn faced severe depression beginning in the early-to-mid 2010s and sought professional treatment that included a week in a psychiatric facility in 2015. She returned to competition, won three consecutive U.S. national championships and qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Mitochondria produce the cell’s energy and both their number and function decline with age; exercise, a balanced diet and sleep are linked to better mitochondrial health while many popular supplements and therapies lack clear evidence in people.

Amber Glenn previously struggled with depression and sought treatment; she won a team Olympic gold with the U.S. and is competing in the women's singles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A CPJ report says 59 Palestinian journalists detained after October 2023 reported widespread abuse in Israeli custody, with most describing physical or sexual violence and severe food deprivation. Many were held under administrative detention and CPJ called for accountability; next steps are undetermined.

A reported Labour proposal would restrict automatic Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to pupils with severe needs and move decisions and much of the funding for other support to schools from the 2029 academic year.

Many Lenten fish fries serve deep-fried fish, and doctors say frequent fried-food intake is linked with higher heart risks; some events offer baked or grilled options and experts noted balancing those meals with healthier choices the rest of the week.

ViiV Healthcare reported that final 48-week data from the LATITUDE phase III trial showed its long-acting injectable, Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine), maintained viral load suppression better than daily oral therapy in people with past adherence challenges; the results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Go Raw LLC voluntarily recalled one lot of Quest brand Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets after testing found low thiamine (vitamin B1); the lot was distributed in 10 states and one illness was reported and resolved.

A hospice nurse says the common belief that hospice means 'giving up' is a myth and explains that hospice focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for people with a terminal illness.